Rotel RA-1572 MKII Stereo Integrated Amplifier
The RA-1572MKII Integrated Amplifier is an essential component for music lovers leveraging the best of Rotel’s analogue and digital technologies bringing music to life with exceptional fidelity. The role of an integrated amplifier continues to evolve with the RA-1572MKII optimised in every aspect including the power amplifier delivering 120 Watts of robust Class AB output into 8 ohms, audio circuit design innovations, premium audiophile Digital to Analogue Converter and a full complement of source inputs.
As typical of Rotel amplifiers, the RA-1572MKII utilizes an in-house manufactured oversized toroidal transformer. The toroidal transformer’s shape helps prevent stray radiation patterns from corrupting audio signals as they pass through adjacent circuits. The transformer feeds a bank of 4 low ESR, high efficiency, T-Network slit-foil storage capacitors for deep, controlled bass energy.
The RA-1572MKII support digital sources utilising a Texas Instruments 32-bit/384kHz DAC with critically tuned output filter circuits rendering even the most subtle detail. The preamplifier circuits and linear amplifier gain stages have been custom engineered ensuring natural detail, agility and an immersive soundstage. Analogue, digital, PC-USB supporting MQA, aptX™ and AAC wireless Bluetooth streaming, XLR Balanced and Moving Magnet Phono stage inputs ensures connection to your favourite sources.
The RA-1572MKII is certified Roon Tested delivering the best experience using Roon software so you can just enjoy the music.
The front panel includes a status display, source and volume controls, Speaker A-B selection for Zone 2, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Ethernet and RS232 connections allow seamless integration with control systems and software updates.
Key Features
- Certified Roon Tested
- Supports MQA and MQA Studio
- 2 x 200 Watts of robust Class AB power. 4 Ohms (2 x 120 Watts, 8 Ohms)
- Moving Magnet Phono input for turntable connection
- Wireless aptX™ and AAC Bluetooth
Engineered with Care
| Specifications | |
| Amplifier Class | AB |
| Continuous Power Output | 200 W/Ch 4 Ω, 120 W/Ch 8 Ω |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.018% |
| Frequency Response | Line Level Inputs: 10 Hz - 100 kHz (±0.5 dB), Digital Inputs: 10 Hz - 90 kHz (±2 dB), Phono Input: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) |
| S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted) | Line Level Inputs: 100 dB, Digital Inputs: 100 dB, Phono Input: 80 dB |
| Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7 kHz, 4:1) | <0.03% |
| Damping Factor | 300 |
| Speaker Impedance | 4 Ω Minimum |
| Input Sensitivity | Line Level Inputs (RCA): 270 mV, Line Level Inputs (XLR): 440 mV, Digital Inputs: 0 dBFs, Phono Input (MM): 2.1 mV |
| Input Impedance | Line Level Inputs (RCA): 100 kΩ, Line Level Inputs (XLR): 100 kΩ, Digital Inputs: 75 Ω, Phono Input (MM): 47 kΩ |
| Input Overload | Line Level Inputs (RCA): 4 V, Line Level Inputs (XLR): 5.5 V, Phono Input: 32 mV |
| Preout Level | 1.5 V |
| Output Impedance | 470 Ω |
| Tone Controls | ±10 dB at 100 Hz / 10 kHz |
| Coax/Optical Digital Input Signals | LPCM (Up to 24-bit/192 kHz) |
| PC-USB | USB Audio Class 1: Up to 24-Bit/192 kHz, USB Audio Class 2: Up to 32-Bit/384 kHz (Driver Installation Required), MQA and MQA Studio: Up to 24-Bit/384 kHz, Roon Tested |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 431 x 144 x 358 mm (17" x 5.7" x 14.1") |
| Front Panel Height | 3U / 132.6 mm (5.25") |
| Power Requirements | 230 V, 50 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 400 W |
| Standby Power Consumption | <0.5 W |
| Net Weight | 13.63 kg (30.05 lb) |
| BTU Rating (4 Ω, 1/8th Power) | 810 BTU/h |
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